the first time i read about lotta prints was on a post by jen of scissors.paper.glue. when i read the post i thought: “eh, i know how to block print and stencil, what could this book possibly teach me?” and i forgot about it. but last week, i read a blog post about lotta’s workshops, i got excited, and i started flinging out emails to friends to see if they’d want to go to new york in the fall for a workshop. while i’m still not sure if i’ll take a workshop, i decided to buy the book to see what all the hype is about.

wow wow wow, the book is inspiring me in so many ways. i struggled for weeks to come up with a pattern for the swatch swap, but after reading this book, i’m seeing patterns and designs every where i look. i get home from walking the dogs and i sketch… i doodle at work… it’s like the book opened a creative door in my brain that had been stuck shut. i’m feeling a bit buzzed with creativity!

if you’re in need of inspiration, go to the bookstore or library and flip through the pages of this amazing book. local girls, you’re welcome to borrow mine (for short periods of time!).

thanks for the inspiration jen!

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